"I will rise in the world, and I will have thee too! Listen to me, lass, I am full of disquiet and anxiety, and thou must give me peace of mind and confidence to go on my path bravely." "Poor Will!" said the girl, looking pensively out over the shimmering sea.
"Once more, Morva, dost love me ?" "Oh, Will, once more, yes! I love thee with all my heart, thee and everyone at Garthowen." "Well," said Will, "we have been kind to thee ever since thou wast cast ashore by the storm.

It would be cruel and ungrateful to return our kindness by breaking my heart." "Oh, I will never, Will; I will never do that! Be easy, have faith in me, and I will be true to my promise." "Wilt seal it with a kiss, then ?" Morva was very chary of her kisses, but to-night she let him draw her closer to him; while he pressed a passionate kiss upon her lips.

There was no answering fervour on her part, but she went so far as to smooth back the thick hair which shaded his forehead and to press a light kiss upon his brow.
"Well done!" said Will, with a laugh, "that is the first time thou hast ever given me a kiss of thine own accord.

I must say, Morva; thou art as sparing of thy kisses as if thou wert a princess.

Well, lass, we must part, for to-morrow I am going to Llaniago to see about my rooms, and there's lots to do to-night, so good-bye." And once more holding her hand in his, he kissed her, and left her standing behind the broom bushes.